ABOUT GBC
Welcome to Great Basin College!
Great Basin College values you! Valuing what we have in common and our differences means we will foster a college climate of mutual trust, tolerance, informed discourse and always seek to promote GBC as a "safe space" to explore new ideas and perspectives with opportunities for you to grow, learn and be successful in a friendly, supportive campus environment. GBC enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. GBC students enjoy outstanding academic programs, smaller class sizes, and excellent faculty who really care about our students. We are GBC!
ADMISSIONS
ACADEMICS
For High School Students
STUDENT SERVICES
GBC ONLINE
Great Basin College is "The Gold Standard in the Silver State" when it comes to long-distance education and online education delivery. GBC offers hundreds of classes and a diverse array of certificate and degree programs fully online and fully affordable!
COMMUNITY
Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC!
INFORMATION
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RESOURCES
Certified Nursing Assistant Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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- Register as a GBC Student 775-327-2068 or admissions@gbcnv.edu.
- Enroll in the CNA course (please insert link for assistance with enrolling in a GBC class)
- Purchase a subscription from American Databank (Complio) 1-800-200-0853 or https://gbc.complio.com/. You will need to add these packages: vaccine tracking, drug screen, background check.
- Before class begins: 1) Upload all required documents into your new complio account before class begins. 2) Complete drug screen. 3) Obtain BLS from American Heart association (AHA).
- You will have an opportunity to take the skills portion of BLS Heartcode in the first week of your CNA class if you have first completed the online portion of this class. BLS Heartcode online portion note: you must bring the completion certificate to class with you.
The CNA course is a hybrid course consisting of three parts:
- Theory 40 hours
- Skills Lab 60 hours
- Clinical 20 hours
Course length is 4-8 weeks depending on location.
You must be 16 years of age to enroll in a CNA course.
No, you do not need a high school diploma or a GED to enroll in a CNA course.
Financial aid may be available. Please contact our Student Financial Services for more information. JOIN (Job Opportunities in Nevada) is another option for financial assistance in northern Nevada. Contact them directly to determine eligibility at 775-753-1700.
* We currently have funding opportunities available for the CNA program through the Sandi Grant. Please contact Tony Villalobos for more information regarding how to apply antonio.villalobos@gbcnv.edu.
GBC Health Sciences and Human Services offers these courses. Call 775-753-2301 for class information.
For More Information Contact
Gina Johnson BSN, RN
CNA Program Coordinator
Office: 775-327-2309
Why Great Basin College
Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC!
